BLASTER

Custom Truck One Source; Elk Point (SD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Custom Truck One Source is seeking a Blaster in Elk Point, SD to operate air-driven blasting equipment, prepare trailers and components for grit-blasting, and perform related duties as directed by management.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years of experience, and knowledge of painting techniques and industrial paints. Candidates must follow safety protocols and work in varied indoor/outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in blasting/painting environment preferred.
• Proficient in modern painting techniques and equipment, and knowledge of industrial paints, primers, and thinners.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate blasting and cleaning techniques for surface preparation prior to coating.
• Abrade metal surfaces to remove rust, paint and debris to achieve the specified finish.
• Load parts on racks or into cabinets for blasting and cleaning.
• Operate blasting equipment and adjust pressures and nozzle flow as needed.
• Disassemble and maintain blasting equipment; ensure proper PPE is used at all times.

Skills

Painting techniques

Industrial paints knowledge

Product painting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint equipment

Job description

Location: Elk Point SD

Job Description - BLASTER

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXCITING POSSIBILITIES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY.

Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions.

With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, remanufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source.

Operate an air driven, steel-shot blaster to remove rust/slag and other unwanted properties from trailers and trailer components. Prepare components/trailers for grit-blasting in pre-paint area and perform other duties as assigned by Load King Management.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently use blasting and cleaning techniques in the preparation of surfaces for coating.
• Abrade surfaces of metal or hard‑composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish, using abrasive‑blasting equipment: shovels or pours abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper.
• Mask specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
• Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets.
• Turns valves on equipment to regulate pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or into tumbling barrel.
• Starts equipment that directs blast or flow of abrasive‑laden compressed air, gas, or liquid over surface of parts.
• Manually directs nozzle over surface of large parts or inserts arms through glove‑fitted cabinet openings and manipulates small parts under nozzle for specified interval.
• Act in accordance with applicable practices, policies, and procedures, when blasting.
• Must utilize appropriate personal protective equipment when blasting, as directed.
• Disassembles sandblasting equipment and cleans equipment, using solvent, wire brushes, and dry cloth.
• Must maintain all equipment in good working condition.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Proficient in modern painting techniques and equipment. Good working knowledge of industrial paints, primers, and thinners and knowledge of various machines, painting practices and techniques.
• Must be able to paint all products in a variety of sizes.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Proven commitment to safety.
• Extremely detailed oriented and accurate.
• Being able to set priorities and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Meeting deadlines and schedules; must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Pride in quality workmanship.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted inside and outside during all‑weather types.
• Temperatures will be variable according to season and specific work site.
• Tasks may involve moderate to heavy physical labor.
• Walking, climbing, standing, sitting, and lifting are required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in cold and hot weather conditions some part of the time.
• Be able to grip, pull and push heavy objects.
• Ability to work with hands and perform routine lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time.